> In PostgreSQL, an UPDATE or DELETE of a row does not immediately remove the old version of the row.
Aiaiai 🙈, using postgres for sensitive data maybe isn't a great idea after all? 🥴


PostgreSQL Documentation
24.1. Routine Vacuuming
24.1. Routine Vacuuming # 24.1.1. Vacuuming Basics 24.1.2. Recovering Disk Space 24.1.3. Updating Planner Statistics 24.1.4. Updating the Visi...